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Trish Costello is Harnessing the Financial Power of Women

Trish Costello is the founder and C.E.O. of Portfolia, a women-focused investment platform that is fueling health care innovations aimed at improving women’s lives.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Republican Voters Support Medicaid but Want Work Requirements, Poll Finds

More than 60 percent of all voters — and 47 percent of Democrats — supported a work requirement for Medicaid, the country’s largest health insurance program.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Texas cities run short of MMR vaccine as measles outbreak drives demand

Pharmacies are struggling with supplies as fatal outbreak expands and health secretary sows disinformation. As measles cases continue to grow in Texas and New Mexico, with a second death, an ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

A perfect measles’ storm: Vaccine skepticism and failed leadership broke public trust

The U.S. can restore confidence in its public health institutions and those who represent them if it responds decisively in situations like the Texas measles outbreak.

The Hill - Mar. 8

HHS sends all employees a $25,000 voluntary buyout offer

Health and Human Services employees were offered voluntary buyouts to resign from their jobs on Friday night, according to a person who received the email and an administration official.

NBC News - Mar. 8

RFK Jr. could further deter childhood vaccinations as rates fall in the U.S.

Some health policy experts say Kennedy's early moves as HHS Secretary are concerning and suggest that he could undermine immunizations in less direct ways.

CNBC - Mar. 9

After Amy Gleason’s sudden rise to prominence, mystery surrounds DOGE acting administrator

Amy Gleason, a nurse turned health care technology consultant, was recently named the acting administrator for DOGE. How much control she has at DOGE is unclear.

NBC News - Mar. 9

I'm a neurologist—here are 3 things I do every day to decrease my risk of dementia and keep my brain sharp

"I encourage all of my patients to make adjustments and incorporate habits in their daily lives for better brain health," says Dr. Baibing Chen.

CNBC - Mar. 11

These 10 stocks beating the market’s recent Trump slump have this in common

This year’s top performer among the S&P 500 has been CVS Health’s stock, which had a bad 2024 and is cheap by a key valuation measure.

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

Recently fired pregnant federal employees cope with loss of insurance

Many pregnant federal workers fired as part of recent DOGE cuts are now faced with complex challenges as they deal with the loss of their income and health insurance.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Hospitals keep dodging price transparency rules, leading Trump to take action — again

Trump signed an executive order on hospital price transparency. Experts say it could help lower health care costs, if hospitals comply.

NBC News - Mar. 12

Restore Medicaid's intent: Prioritize the most vulnerable over able-bodied childless adults

Congress should refocus the program on its original intent: vulnerable Americans, especially those with disabilities who have nowhere else to turn for health coverage.

The Hill - Mar. 12

L.A.’s Clear Skies Conceal a ‘Toxic Soup’

Scientists collecting water, air and soil samples in neighborhoods ravaged by fires say they’re concerned about long-term health risks for residents.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Texas Tech explosion forces early spring break

An explosion at a substation on the Texas Tech campus has caused power outages at the Texas Tech and the Health Sciences Center Wednesday evening, according to a TechAlert.

The Hill - Mar. 13

Dr. Oz’s Journey From Heart Doctor to Celebrity to Iconoclast

A once-respected surgeon found fame and fortune as medicine’s biggest iconoclast. Now he’s on the cusp of power to help shape American public health.

The New York Times - 6d

Why allergy season is getting longer, worse

Allergy season may be getting longer and worse due to the effects of climate change. CBS News' Dave Malkoff breaks down the effects on your health.

CBS News - 6d

Senators Grill Dr. Oz on Medicaid Cuts and Medicare Changes

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity, dodged queries about Republican plans to cut health insurance for the poor, and emerged unscathed on his ties to major industries.

The New York Times - 6d

Israel Keeps Up Attacks in Gaza Despite Truce

In the latest strikes, the Israeli military killed at least nine people, according to the Gaza health ministry. Israel says militants were threatening its forces.

The New York Times - 5d

Lockland welcomes Finneytown assistant as new head football coach

New Lockland football coach Ryan Erkins brings coaching experience from various levels to his new job, as well as a background in behavioral health.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

HHS appears to delete Surgeon General gun violence advisory webpage

The HHS appears to have taken down a webpage from the Office of the Surgeon General that included an advisory on gun violence being a "public health crisis" in the U.S.

ABC News - 3d

RFK Jr.’s Prescription for Bird Flu on Farms: Let It Spread

The health secretary has suggested allowing the virus to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Such an experiment would be disastrous, scientists say.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump administration considers plan to eliminate CDC's HIV prevention division

The Trump administration is expected to drastically downsize the CDC's Division of HIV Prevention, a senior official with the Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday.

NBC News - 2d

Fearing Trump, NYU Langone Shuns ‘Trigger’ Words Like ‘Diverse’

Lawyers at NYU Langone Health have identified terms to avoid or scrutinize as the medical center navigates Trump administration executive orders aimed at D.E.I. programs.

The New York Times - 1d

As Pope Francis Ails, Outlandish Rumors Run Wild

Audio, a photo, medical reports: The truth may be out there, but when it comes to the health of the pontiff, many people prefer more fanciful tales.

The New York Times - 1d

Consumers are cutting back on fancy snacks. Here’s how General Mills is responding.

The packaged-food giant’s CEO doesn’t think it needs to play into “a race to the bottom on pricing,” and should instead emphasize the flavor and health benefits of its snack lineup.

MarketWatch - 1d

How the anti-vaccine movement weaponized a 6-year-old's measles death

Anti-vaccine influencers use a 6-year-old's measles death to promote debunked theories, while health experts warn of the danger of the disease.

NBC News - 16h

Black Panther artist's painting of jazz legend catches eye of Spike Lee

Sitting in the window of the Artfunk gallery on Jackson Street in San Francisco is a painting of jazz legend John Coltrane. While most people walking by will see the image of a great musician, ...

CBS News - Mar. 3

Plants, animals and insects come to Britain from all over the world. It would be a mistake to welcome them all | Tim Blackburn

Biodiversity is great in theory, but there are reasons to fend off invasive species and the knock-on effect of their presence. Britain would be a wasteland if it weren’t for immigration. Fifteen ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

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